Clinical trials: Exercise Promotion
Amputation Wound, Traumatic Amputation of Toe
Longitudinal Study of Weight Change Following Lower Limb Amputation
The purpose of this study is to assess weight change in a population of Veterans with amputations. Little is known about the how weight changes following an amputation.
- Conditions
- Amputation Wound, Traumatic Amputation of Toe, Dysvascular Amputation of Lower Limb
- Trial name
- NCT00932399
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,549 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity
Applying Mobile Persuasive Technologies to Increase Physical Activity in Women
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of the mobile phone-based physical activity intervention on increasing physical activity compared to the control group.
- Trial name
- NCT01280812
- Testing
- Mobile phone based physical activity intervention with maintenance plus, Mobile phone based physical activity intervention with maintenance regular, Control (pedometer only)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Obesity
Promoting Successful Weight Loss in Primary Care in Louisiana
The primary aim of this trial is to develop and test the effectiveness of a 24 month, patient-centered, pragmatic and scalable obesity treatment program delivered within primary care, inclusive of an underserved population.
- Trial name
- PROPEL (NCT02561221)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 803 people
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Down Syndrome
Promoting Health Through Parent Empowerment and the Activation of Routines (PrO-PEAR)
This study will examine the feasibility of the Promoting Health through Parent Empowerment and the Activation of Routines (Pro-PEAR) intervention using a open case-series for intervention optimization followed by a pilot RCT in…
- Trial name
- Pro-PEAR (NCT05020366)
- Testing
- Promoting Health through Parent Empowerment and the Activation of Routines, Enhanced Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Down Syndrome, Alzheimer Disease
The Promotion of Physical Activity for the Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease in Adults With Down Syndrome
The objectives of this study are to determine the feasibility and potential efficacy of remotely delivered group exercise sessions to increase daily moderate to vigorous physical activity in adults with Down syndrome, relative to…
- Trial name
- NCT04048759
- Testing
- Remote Low, Remote High, Personal Coach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Cardiovascular Diseases
PAVS in Cardiology
Brief Summary This is a pilot study implemented physical activity assessment, promotion and monitoring in patients. Patients will be assessed by the physical activity vital sign (PAVS) during check-in for their appointment.
- Trial name
- NCT04656132
- Testing
- Physical activity assessment, promotion and monitoring in a preventive cardiology clinic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Hypertension
Staying Active With Arthritis: RCT of Physical Activity for Older Adults With Osteoarthritis and Hypertension
The purpose of the Staying Active with Arthritis (STAR) research study is to determine if a 6-month program will improve leg exercise, fitness walking, and clinical outcomes (function, blood pressure, leg strength, pain, fatigue…
- Trial name
- STAR (NCT01280903)
- Testing
- STAR Intervention, Attention-Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Adolescent Behavior
Effects of Self-efficacy, Planning, and Self-efficacy+Planning Interventions on Body Fat Among Adolescents
This longitudinal experimental study tested the effects of three brief interventions: (1) prompting the formation of plans (or implementation intentions), (2) prompting self-efficacy beliefs, and (3) prompting planning +…
- Trial name
- NCT02689973
- Testing
- Self-Efficacy, Planning, Education
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 1,217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw
Breast Cancer
A Single Arm Pilot Study to Refine a Novel Approach to Exercise Promotion Based on Affect-regulation
The purpose of this study is to refine the use of an affect-regulated exercise prescription for use with survivors of breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT04903249
- Testing
- Core Exercise Promotion Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Obesity, Risk Factors
Motivational Interviewing to Promote Healthy Behaviours in Young Adults
The overall goals of this project are to evaluate the feasibility of web-based nurse-led motivational interviewing and educational interventions to promote healthy behaviours for obesity prevention and maintenance of healthy…
- Trial name
- Motivate (NCT05264740)
- Testing
- Motivational interviewing, Educational materials
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Prostate Adenocarcinoma, Stage I Prostate Cancer AJCC V7
Diet and Exercise Program to Promote Weight Loss and Improve Health in Men With Low- or Low-Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
This randomized phase III trial studies a diet and exercise program based on the Diabetes Prevention Program to promote weight loss and improve health in men with low-risk or low-intermediate-risk prostate cancer on active…
- Conditions
- Prostate Adenocarcinoma, Stage I Prostate Cancer AJCC V7, Stage IIA Prostate Cancer AJCC v7
- Trial name
- PALS (NCT02454517)
- Testing
- Behavioral Dietary Intervention, Exercise Intervention, Informational Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Stroke
Promoting Recovery Optimization With WALKing Exercise After Stroke
Stroke survivors, as a group, are extremely inactive and this has serious consequences for them, including an increased risk of a second stroke and developing other diseases.
- Trial name
- PROWALKS (NCT02835313)
- Testing
- FAST alone, FAST+SAM, SAM alone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Health Behavior
Comparison of Interventions to Promote Health in Workers
The goal of this research was to investigate different intervention strategies in the workplace and their impact on quality of life of workers from companies in the city of Londrina, Parana, Brazil.
- Trial name
- NCT01484834
- Testing
- Exercise and Education, Exercise, Educational Intervention
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Aging, Mobility Limitations
Life 2: Improving Fitness and Function in Elders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 12-month physical activity counseling program, compared to usual care, improves physical performance in a sample of older veterans.
- Trial name
- Project LIFE (NCT00435188)
- Testing
- Multi-component physical activity counseling program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Knee Arthroplasty
The PATH Study to Promote Physical Activity After Knee Replacement
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a physical therapist led physical activity intervention for knee replacement patients within an outpatient physical therapy facility.
- Trial name
- NCT03768206
- Testing
- Standard Physical Therapy, Physical therapist discuss aerobic physical activity, Physical activity session
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Physical Activity
Promoting Physical Activity In High Poverty Neighborhoods
Encouraging greater levels of physical activity is critical to improving health among Americans, who are largely sedentary. Neighborhood parks are resources for physical activity that are available to most Americans within a…
- Trial name
- NCT01925404
- Testing
- Free physical activity classes, Frequent User
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- RAND
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Exercise
Preventing Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis With Physical Activity Promotion
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability worldwide that affects millions of Americans each year. Posttraumatic OA (PTOA) significantly impacts patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and ACL…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Exercise, Cartilage, Articular, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04906499
- Testing
- Physical Activity Promotion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Motor Performance, Physical Activity
A PATH (Promoting Activity and Trajectories of Health) for Children
Physical inactivity in children is a major public health risk factor and a health objective for the nation. This study aims to investigate the short- and long-term effects of a movement and physical activity program - the…
- Trial name
- PATH (NCT03189862)
- Testing
- Motor Skills Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 299 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Frail Older Adults
CogXergaming to Promote Physical Activity and Cognitive Function in Frail Older Adults
Due to the age associated sarcopenia and reduced cardiovascular fitness, frail older adults experience significant decrease in physical function which comprises of mobility, endurance, muscle strength and balance control.
- Trial name
- NCT04534686
- Testing
- CogXergaming, Matter of Balance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Pediatric Obesity
Inspiratory Muscle Rehabilitation in Children With Obesity
This is a single-center, randomized, SHAM-controlled, parallel assignment, double-masked, interventional trial among children aged 8-17 years (not yet 18 years old) of age with obesity (n=30), recruited from the Duke Healthy…
- Trial name
- BREATHE Fit (NCT05412134)
- Testing
- Pro2 - 75% of participant's MIP, Pro2 - 15% of participant's MIP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University